Book Club - Fall 2025 Selections
Book Club – Fall 2025 Selections
đź“š Join us for thoughtful conversation, good company, and a light lunch!
The West Suburban YMCA Book Club is open to members of all ages who enjoy diving into compelling stories and sharing perspectives. Each monthly meetup includes a casual discussion, light lunch, and refreshments. Whether you’ve read the book in full or are just curious to learn more, all are welcome!
Please register here to let us know you are attending.
đź“– December Book Club
Gone Before Goodbye by Harlan Coben and Reese Witherspoon
đź—“ Monday, December 1 at 12:00 PM
đź“Ť Wells Ave Y
An unforgettable suspense novel that combines the storytelling talents of Academy Award-winning actor Reese Witherspoon and internationally bestselling author Harlan Coben, Gone Before Goodbye is the story of a woman trapped in a deadly conspiracy—where uncovering the truth could cost her everything. Maggie McCabe is teetering on the brink. A highly skilled and renowned Army combat surgeon, she has always lived life at the edge, where she could make the most impact. And it was all going to plan…until it wasn’t. Upside down after a devastating series of tragedies leads to her medical license being revoked, Maggie has lost her purpose, but not her nerve or her passion. At her lowest point, she is thrown a lifeline by a former colleague, an elite plastic surgeon whose anonymous clientele demand the best care money can buy, as well as absolute discretion. Halfway across the globe, sequestered in the lap of luxury and cutting-edge technology, one of the world’s most mysterious men requires unconventional medical assistance. Desperate, and one of the few surgeons in the world skilled enough to take this job, Maggie enters his realm of unspeakable opulence and fulfills her end of the agreement. But when the patient suddenly disappears while still under her care, Maggie must become a fugitive herself—or she will be the next one who is… Gone Before Goodbye
đź“– October Book Club
Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
đź—“ Wednesday, October 29 at 12:00 PM
đź“Ť Wells Ave Y
Broken Country spans two pivotal timelines—1955 and 1968—following Beth, a woman whose peaceful life is disrupted by the return of her first love, Gabriel Wolfe. As past and present collide, Beth must face the emotional consequences of long-ago choices and the tragic events that still haunt her village.
đź“– September Book Club
Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein
đź—“ Wednesday, September 24 at 12:00 PM
đź“Ť Church St Y
What would you give up for the person you love most? And what would you expect in return?
This heartfelt novel explores the complex relationship between two sisters, Mia and Cricket, as they pursue their dreams while carrying the weight of family expectations and secrets. Set in a small Maine town, Spectacular Things is a moving portrait of love, ambition, and the ties that bind us.
Bring a friend, your thoughts, and your appetite for good conversation (and snacks!).
Please register here to let us know you are attending.
đź“š For questions or more info, contact Jane Carroll.